Nigerian troops

Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI have raided suspected Boko Haram logistics base in Gujba, Yobe State.

This was made known by Mohammed Yerima, Director Army Public Relations in a statement.

The statement said that following a sting operations conducted, gallant troops nabbed two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and several items were recovered.

Items recovered includes; 11 jerricans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, 6 jerricans of Automotive Gas Oil and 9 empty jerricans hidden in different locations in Gujba.

“The suspects arrested are in own custody for preliminary investigations and would be handed over for prosecution by relevant agencies,” the statement said.

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya commended the troops, urging them to sustain the tempo and clear all suspected fortress and hideouts of these criminal elements.